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Tropical garden and giant tortoises of the Seychelles in Les Avirons.
This unspoilt estate is above all the story of a life: that of Alfred, a passionate fan of turtles and endemic plants, who imagined and built this tropical Eden after many years of perseverance. This 6,000 m² exotic garden is home to 400 turtles, including 200 of the Seychelles' famous giant tortoises, which you can feed and get up close to alongside our animal caretakers. Soigneur d'un jour" mornings are also organized on Wednesdays (except during school vacations). A natural interlude in a very pleasant atmosphere for young and old alike.
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Opening time and information on THE TURTLE GARDEN
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (ticket office closes at 4 p.m.). 9 € per adult with access to the Giant's Park (enclosure closed from 12pm to 1:15pm), 6 € for 4 to 11 year olds and 60 € for "Soigneur d'un jour" mornings.
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Soigneur d'un Jour
For 5 hours, become an animal caretaker and accompany the Jardin team on its various missions.
Program:
* Feeding land tortoises * Cleaning the nursery * Feeding juvenile tortoises
* Cleaning the enclosures * Feeding the aquatic turtles
If you'd like to join in the adventure, here's what you need to know:
Date: Wednesdays, except during school vacations (busy periods)
Times: 07:00 to 12:00 (snack included: coffee, tea or soft drink + pastries)
RATE N°1 : 70€ per person from 13 years old
RATE N°2: 105€ for a child aged between 10 and 13 with an accompanying adult
WE CAN ACCEPT A MAXIMUM OF 3 PEOPLE FOR ONE MORNING (including accompanying person)
At the end of the morning, you'll receive :
* A Le Jardin des Tortues t-shirt * A Le Jardin des Tortues cap * A "Soigneur d'un Jour" diploma
For more information, please contact us on 0262 221 500 or by e-mail.
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Members' reviews on THE TURTLE GARDEN
The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Nous avons aussi été surpris par l’absence quasi totale de personnel. À notre arrivée, la dame de l’accueil nous a informés que le seul soigneur responsable des interactions avec les tortues n’était pas présent… et qu’elle ne savait pas dans quel état était l’enclos concerné.
C’est regrettable, car la cause animale mérite bien mieux. Nous espérions un lieu à vocation pédagogique et respectueuse des animaux, mais nous avons eu l’impression d’un site à l’abandon, sans moyens ni supervision suffisante. Nous ne recommandons pas cette visite en l’état.
On s’attend à ce qu’un lieu censé protéger et faire découvrir ces animaux leur offre un minimum de confort et de respect. Ce n’était clairement pas le cas. Les conditions de vie sont loin d’être acceptables, et cela rejoint malheureusement les remarques de nombreux autres visiteurs.